11 37 008 Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Eccentric Shaft (N62 To 9/03): Installation

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Installation of eccentric shaft is described separately from removal.

IMPORTANT: Danger of mix-up:
Version up to 2/03 of cylinder bank 1 to 4:
In the version up to 2/03, the eccentric shafts are different for cylinders 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 and must not be mixed up.
The eccentric shaft of cylinder bank 1 to 4 has the part number 7 513 754 stamped between cylinders 3 and 4 and a "flat area" on the collar between cylinders 1 and 2.

Fig 1: Identifying Eccentric Shaft Of Cylinder Bank

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IMPORTANT: Danger of mix-up:
Version up to 2/03 of cylinder bank 5 to 8:
The eccentric shaft of cylinder bank 5 to 8 has the part number 7 513 755 stamped between cylinders 5 and 6 and has no "flat area" on the collar between cylinders 5 / 6 and 7 / 8.

Fig 2: Identifying Eccentric Shaft Of Cylinder Bank 5 To 8 Flat Area

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IMPORTANT: Danger of mix-up:
If none of the markings described above are present, then the eccentric shaft will be a new-version shaft.
The new-version eccentric shafts are identical parts.
Depending on the side on which the lever for the torsion spring and the magnet wheel are fitted, the eccentric shafts are used for cylinders 1 to 4 or 5 to 8.

NOTE: Lubricate eccentric shaft at bearing positions.

Replace needle bearing (1).

IMPORTANT: Needle bearings break off very easily when installed.

Carefully press needle bearings (1) apart at split position only to such an extent that they can be fitted over eccentric shaft.

Fig 3: Identifying Needle Bearings

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IMPORTANT: Levers with rollers of cylinders 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 are different and must not be mixed up.